Our Promise Makers
Our promise makers are true champions of our mission. And thanks to their meaningful commitment, we’re creating a better future for us all.
Promise Makers are our volunteers and donors who make a substantial commitment to our organization and choose to use their time and resources to support our work.
By stepping up and championing our mission, our Promise Makers become our partners as we work together to set our youth on the road to college and career.
At the conclusion of our program year, we personally recognize each of our Promise Makers who made a meaningful contribution to our organization during that time. Individuals or groups are recognized if they meet any of the following financial or volunteer commitment levels.
Giving of finances
- Become a Champion Giver and give a donation of any amount on a monthly, recurring basis
- Give an annual gift of $250 or more
- Become a Corporate Sponsor and give a gift of $500 or more
- Fund our work with a grant of $5,000 or more
- Offer in-kind support of $1,000 or more
Giving of time
- Serve as a Community Teacher
- Be recognized as an exceptional volunteer by our On the Road leadership
- Serve on our Board of Directors or a committee or advisory group
Meet Our 2022-2023 Promise Makers
- A Little Bit of Good Giving Circle
- Abe Shearer
- Adam Savanick
- Allegeheny Mountain Institute
- Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.- Sigma Gamma Omega Chapter
- Andrea Early
- Anonymous Fund of the Community Foundation of Harrisonburg
- Augusta Health
- Bank of America Charitable Foundation
- Bank of the James
- Barbara Camph
- Barbara Simoncelli
- Beth Elyard
- Black Sheep Coffee
- Blue Ridge Community College
- Brad Cohen, Realtor
- Brent Holsinger and Laura Toni-Holsinger
- Carole Nash
- Carson Lonett
- Carter Farms
- Chiedo John
- Chris Johnson – JMU Computer Science
- Chris Orem
- City of Harrisonburg
- Community Foundation of Central Blue Ridge
- Community Foundation of Central Blue Ridge – Youth Philanthropy Council
- Connie Hess
- Cued In
- Danielle Unique McEwen – Unique VZSN
- David and Maureen Ward
- DBE Photography
- Deanna Reed
- Didawick & Company
- Digital Minerva
- Dom Lopes
- Dr. Jonathan Miles and James Madison University – Integrated Science & Technology
- Dr. T. Keith Vest
- Dr. Thomas Benzing
- Drs. Reg and Diane Foucar-Szocki
- DuPont Community Credit Union
- Eastern Mennonite University
- Eastern Mennonite University – Nursing
- Eastern Mennonite University – Theater
- Ed and Zizi Sipe
- Edna Reid
- Elizabeth Girvan
- Eric Dixon
- Erica Sayers
- Frazier Quarry
- Friendly City Food Cooperative, Inc.
- Funkhouser Real Estate Group
- Gaines Group Architects
- Gerald and Patricia Toni
- Glass & Metals, Inc.
- Grant Penrod
- Haley Shull
- Harrisonburg City Public Schools
- Harrisonburg Farmers Market
- Harrisonburg High School
- Harrisonburg Police Department
- Harrisonburg Rockingham
- Emergency Communications Center
Highest Roofing - James Madison University – Alpha Phi Omega Fraternity
- James Madison University- Center for Economic Education
- James Madison University – College of Business
- James Madison University – College of Education
- James Madison University – Department of Social Work
- James Madison University – Hart School
- James Madison University – Office of the President
- Jeff Peake
- Jennifer Bayes
- Jennifer Rudolph and Rotary Interact Club
- Jerrica Larcart
- Jersey Mike’s Subs – Harrisonburg
- Jersey Mike’s Subs – Staunton
- Jersey Mike’s Subs – Waynesboro
- John and Sandy Downey
- Jon Ernest
- Jon Henry General Store
- Jonathan and Christine Coddington
- Jonathan Steck and Waynesboro High School Interact Club
- Jones Garden
- Josh and Sarah Shank
- Karen Gardner
- Kate Collins Middle School
- Kelly Sullenger
- Kemper Funkhouser
- Kendra Jones Carter
- Kerri L. Garrison Donor Advised Fund
- Kevin Gibson
- Kiwanis Club of Waynesboro
- Lauren Threewitts
- LD&B Insurance and Financial
- Services
- Leach Family
- Locally Owned Domino’s
- Madylin Croy
- Malcolm and Judy Sullivan
- Mary Baldwin University – Murphy Deming School of Health Sciences
- Mary Baldwin University – Theatre
- Mary Baldwin University – Women’s College
- Mary Call
- Marybeth Showalter
- Massanutten Regional Library
- Mathers Construction Team
- Matt Leech
- Melanie Hubbard
- Meredith Katz
- Micaela McMullan
- Micah and Sara Corder
- Michael Alexiou
- Michael Gochenour
- Michael Jennings
- Michael Riordan
- Michel Mitri
- Miguel Wells
- Monteverde Engineering & Design Studio
- NextEra Energy Foundation
- Nicolette Myers
- OASIS Fine Art & Craft
- Oksana Naumenko
- Omar’s Hair Salon and Barbershop
- Owen and Kim Longacre
- Pendleton Community Bank
- PrePopsterous Gourmet Popcorn & Sodas
- Quinton Callahan
- Radical Roots Farm
- Ragtime Fabrics
- Rea Family
- Rhodenizer Construction Company, LLC
- Riner Rentals
- RMH Foundation
- Rockingham Circuit Court Clerk’s Office
- Rockingham Harrisonburg SPCA
- Rocktown Family Dental Care
- Ruthie Bosch
- Ryan and Beth Maringola
- Sarah Featherstone
- Scott and Shaena Rogers
- Sentara Health
- Shannon Dycus
- Shenandoah Valley Bicycle Coalition
- Sherri Chapman
- Silver Run Forest Farm
- Skyline Literacy
- Skyline Middle School
- Steven Toyota
- The Craig B. Tate Foundation
- The Farm at Willow Run
- The Fresh Veggie Team
- The Glitter Bee
- The Jamin Fund of the Community
- Foundation of Central Blue Ridge
- The Lady Jane Shop
- The Studio
- The Wellment Company, LLC
- Thomas Harrison Middle School
- Todd Gardner
- United Bank
- United Way of Harrisonburg
- Rockingham County
- United Way of Staunton, Augusta
- County and Waynesboro
- V.O.I.C.E.
- Valerie Washington
- Wayne Theatre
- Waynesboro Education Farm
- Waynesboro Police Department
- Waynesboro Public Schools
WHEN YOU BECOME A PROMISE MAKER, YOU CHOOSE TO STAND BEHIND OUR NEXT GENERATION OF LEADERS TO MAKE SURE THEY REALIZE AND FULFILL THEIR PROMISE.
Join our group of dedicated partners today and help make sure our youth become the leaders they’re meant to be.
If you’re interested in becoming a Promise Maker and want to discuss the best way to support On the Road, please contact Emani Morse (emani@ontheroadcollaborative.com) or Russell Leary (russell@ontheroadcollaborative.com), Co-CEOs, by email or by phone: 540-360-1123.